[ScaleX Bite-Size] Hiring for EQ: What Great Leaders Look For with Dr Benjamin Granger

Dr Benjamin Granger explains why he would hire for EQ over IQ when choosing leaders — but why gut instinct alone is never enough. The best hiring decisions combine validated assessments, structured interviews, human-to-human conversations and a clear definition of what success looks like. And once you've done the due diligence? That's when Dr Benjamin believes you should listen to your gut. 00:00 – Why Ben would hire for EQ over IQ 01:05 – Don't replace human interviews with AI 01:50 – Look at how candidates achieved results 02:30 – When to trust your gut 03:35 – Why gut instinct alone is dangerous 04:35 – Define what great looks like before you hire Connect with Dr Benjamin Granger Website: benjamingranger.com Book A Leader Worth Following: How to Master Yourself, Influence Others, and Create Exceptional Experiences ScaleX Book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business ScaleX Elevate – for businesses under £3M revenue ScaleX Accelerator – for businesses over £3M revenue Website: simplescaling.com Email: hello@simplescaling.com